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Fatal lung infection not on public’s radar – May 19, 2015
Fatal lung infection not on public’s radar Experts calling for Aussie adults to curtail risk of infection this Pneumonia Awareness Week Fewer than one-in-seven Australian adults at-risk of pneumonia consider themselves vulnerable, with only one-in-five having reported vaccinating against the often-fatal lung infection.1 In addition to advancing age (65+), Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Lungs4Life’ research released…
Read MoreNew research reveals a tuberculosis treatment may hold the key to overcoming phobias – May 5, 2015
Researchers from Macquarie University, Sydney may have uncovered an interesting new use for tuberculosis treatment, D-cycloserine. Further to antibiotic activity in treating tuberculosis, D-cycloserine partially attaches to nerve cell receptors responsible for nerve conduction strength and memory, and as a result, can enhance learning and memory processes. In the research study, it was administered to…
Read MoreStriking over-the-counter pain medications for elderly off PBS to minimise strain on public purse – April 27, 2015
In a bid to save taxpayers millions of dollars, paracetamol, aspirin, antacids and other over-the-counter (OTC) medicines could be struck off the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of May, 2015. On average, OTC paracetamol, which is sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, costs between $2.89 and $3.50 for a pack of 20. For the…
Read MoreNo link between MMR and Increased ASD risk – April 26, 2015
Published just days after the Commonwealth Government announced parents who choose not to vaccinate their children “conscientious objectors” will no longer be granted childcare benefits, new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals there is no link between the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and an increased risk of autism…
Read MoreOn a wing and a prayer: Little Wings charity helping kids in outlying communities access life-saving, city-based treatments – April 23, 2015
Australian parents of children living with life-threatening or chronic illnesses are under immense pressure to meet their healthcare needs and to ensure they obtain appropriate medical attention. For those living in rural and outback communities, this strain can often be exacerbated by the need to travel long-distances, on a regular basis, to access treatment. This…
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